Tobit 4:5 (WEB)
My child, be mindful of the Lord our God all your days, and don’t let your will be set to sin and to transgress his commandments: do righteousness all the days of your life, and don’t follow the ways of unrighteousness.
Catechism · 1
“Among all these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God:” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Tob 4:5-11; Sir 17:22; Mt 6:2-4.
Fathers and councils · 3
Augustine of Hippo
“Did Tobias by any means have fleshly eyes?” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 3–19.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“Alms is a good gift to all that give it, in the sight of the most high God.”” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 5–11.
Read the whole comment“Alms is a good office for all who do it in the sight of the most high God.”” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 5–11.
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